>And here we go!>Cormier counters an errant left jab with a jab.>A straight left fails to land and dos Santos is able to fire back with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Cormier down!>dos Santos quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Cormier!>dos Santos pounds away, Cormier is barely able to offer any defence at all!>The referee jumps in and saves Cormier from taking any more shots!>By TKO, the winner is Junior dos Santos!>Official Result: Junior 'Cigano' dos Santos defeats Daniel Cormier (TKO (Strikes) in 1:03 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

>There's the opening bell!>Advancing, Overeem counters a left jab by using a series of big punches, putting Velasquez down on the ground!>Overeem starts pounding away on Velasquez, looking to finish him off!>Overeem pounds away on Velasquez, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out!>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!>The winner, by TKO, is Alistair 'Demolition Man' Overeem!>Official Result: Alistair 'Demolition Man' Overeem defeats Cain Velasquez (TKO (Strikes) in 0:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

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Another quick semifinal that puts Overeem against JDS int he finals!!

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jjeans »
Posted 9/2/09 6:06:00AM

I would say GG but since you acuse me of cheating whenever I win at your games... I think you can understand my suspicion when you win at your own game....

Cheat.

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jakewalters »
Posted 1/14/12 12:02:00AM

Posted by jjeans

I would say GG but since you acuse me of cheating whenever I win at your games... I think you can understand my suspicion when you win at your own game....

Cheat.

When I win this game 7 times in a row, then you can complain you Sean Sherk level steroid champion cheater

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jjeans »
Posted 9/2/09 6:06:00AM

Posted by jakewalters

Posted by jjeans

I would say GG but since you acuse me of cheating whenever I win at your games... I think you can understand my suspicion when you win at your own game....

Cheat.

When I win this game 7 times in a row, then you can complain you Overeem level steroid champion cheater

Fixed to prove mine and your point.

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jakewalters »
Posted 1/14/12 12:02:00AM

Posted by jjeans

Posted by jakewalters

Posted by jjeans

I would say GG but since you acuse me of cheating whenever I win at your games... I think you can understand my suspicion when you win at your own game....

Cheat.

When I win this game 7 times in a row, then you can complain you Overeem level steroid champion cheater

Fixed to prove mine and your point.

I still haven't even won ffs man!! haha

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Poor_Franklin »
Posted 6/7/11 4:52:00AM

when I picked Cain, i knew Overeem or JDS would put him out.

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jakewalters »
Posted 1/14/12 12:02:00AM

- Cain Velasquez vs. Daniel Cormier

>We are underway!>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.>Velasquez fakes shooting in, but Cormier doesn't fall for it.>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Cormier.>Velasquez tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Velasquez is left on his back pulling guard.>Cormier tries to pass the guard.>Velasquez can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.>Cormier punches down at Velasquez, but they are easily taken on the gloves.>Using an underhook to set it up, Velasquez looks to scramble for position.>The scramble leaves Cormier on his back pulling half guard.>Velasquez stands and gets out of half guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.>We are now at the halfway point of the round.>Cormier comes in, looking for a quick takedown.>Velasquez tries to step away from the takedown.>The takedown is unsuccessful, Velasquez avoided Cormier.>Velasquez counters a weak right kick with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross.>Velasquez throws out a quick left jab.>Cormier presses in closer to attack.>There's under a minute left in this round.>Cormier looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Velasquez.>Velasquez ends up grappling for supremacy with Cormier.>Getting underhooks, Cormier looks for a takedown.>A sweep of the legs is successful, Velasquez has to pull guard.>Cormier attempts to pass guard.>Velasquez comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Cormier in guard.>Round one ends as time expires.>I have to give that round to Cormier, but only a 10-9.>There's the bell for the start of the round!>Cormier steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint.>Velasquez feints throwing a jab.>Velasquez counters a wayward low right kick with two big right hands!>Cormier is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!>Velasquez tries to finish him off with a huge right hook, but just misses.>Cormier slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.>Velasquez is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.>Velasquez moves into the pocket.>Velasquez throws a nice sequence of punches, but Cormier covers up and absorbs them.>We go past the halfway point of this round.>Velasquez dodges a jab, and fires back with a straight right that puts Cormier down on his back, out cold!>Cain Velasquez takes the win by Knock Out!>Official Result: Cain Velasquez defeats Daniel Cormier (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:47 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

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Cain takes home the bronze. Gold medal match later tonight!

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jakewalters »
Posted 1/14/12 12:02:00AM

- Alistair 'Demolition Man' Overeem vs. Junior 'Cigano' dos Santos

>The fight begins!>dos Santos counters a wayward low right kick with a crunching right hook to the body.>A jab misses, allowing dos Santos to counter-strike with a clean jab.>Overeem slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.>A feint allows Overeem to set up a spinning back fist, but dos Santos manages to duck under it at the last possible moment.>Overeem throws a barrage of big rights but dos Santos is quick to move out of range.>We are now at the halfway point of the round.>dos Santos keeps his cool as Overeem throws a feint to the left.>dos Santos gets Overeem with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.>Overeem steps in closer to force the issue.>Overeem comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.>Overeem can't close the distance, dos Santos keeps him away with strikes.>We have one minute of the round remaining.>Backing out of range, dos Santos circles tentatively.>Not letting dos Santos settle, Overeem moves in closer.>Overeem looks to be trying to close the distance between them.>Overeem eats a stiff counter right hook and is down hard!>dos Santos moves in quickly, kneeling beside Overeem and starting to hammer down with punches!>dos Santos unloads with big punches, Overeem is struggling to cope!>dos Santos is only stopped by Overeem pulling him down into side control.>dos Santos throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.>Round one ends as time expires.>That round goes to dos Santos, 10-9 on my card.>There's the bell and round number two begins!>A wayward right kick to the body allows dos Santos to hit a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body.>dos Santos avoids a right high kick.>Overeem avoids a nice combination.>Overeem is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.>dos Santos throws a vicious right hand as a counter, but it misses the target.>Moving in closer, Overeem looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.>Overeem can't close the distance, dos Santos keeps him away with strikes.>dos Santos looks to move in and stand in the pocket.>Keen to keep space between them, Overeem backs away.>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.>Overeem slams a crisp right into the gloves of dos Santos, but can't follow up.>Not letting Overeem settle at all, dos Santos comes in closer.>Overeem swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.>Overeem comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.>dos Santos uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Overeem.>dos Santos steps back to avoid a kick to the body.>There's under a minute left in this round.>dos Santos has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint.>Overeem throws three punches in quick succession, but dos Santos was out of range.>dos Santos quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.>That round goes to dos Santos, 10-9 on my card.>And here we go, round three!>It sounded like his corner told dos Santos to go after Overeem and look to finish it.>dos Santos counters an attempted body kick with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.>Overeem doesn't get drawn in as dos Santos feints a kick.>dos Santos bobs and weaves, trying to get Overeem to commit.>dos Santos avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a nice three-punch combination.>dos Santos feints going high, but Overeem doesn't buy it.>Overeem looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with dos Santos.>dos Santos throws a vicious right uppercut first, but it just misses.>dos Santos is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.>Overeem uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating dos Santos.>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.>dos Santos counters an attempted knock out punch with a nice combination.>dos Santos feints left, then right.>dos Santos looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Overeem.>He gets into range.>Overeem uses head movement to avoid an enormous close-range knock out punch.>dos Santos ducks under a huge right cross and counter-strikes with a great right hand, Overeem is knocked down! He is out!>The winner, by Knock Out; Junior dos Santos!>Official Result: Junior 'Cigano' dos Santos defeats Alistair 'Demolition Man' Overeem (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:07 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

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JDS wins the inaugural World Cup!

I'll open a thread for the LHW tourney tomorrow

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Poor_Franklin »
Posted 6/7/11 4:52:00AM

Hit me up when we start the next one!

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shaneTpain »
Posted 7/30/11 2:57:00PM

jakewalters »
Posted 1/14/12 12:02:00AM

Posted by shaneTpain

Congrats bro! Wild the two finalists both came from the same group.

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jakewalters »
Posted 1/14/12 12:02:00AM

Btw in Asia it's typical to tip your side game creator at the conclusion of each game